Jan 1 - June 1: 50 lbs gone! (w/pics)

grdaze
grdaze Posts: 195 Member
in Success Stories
SW: 215
GW: 160
UGW: 150ish
CW: 164

I knew I looked "skinny" at 160 and I have a wedding to go to in November ... so that was my goal. But now at 164, I can see I still have a belly and places to lose, so I'm thinking with some heavy lifting, toning, etc, I could feasibly get another 14 lbs down. I'm a large framed, big boned, strawberry shape.

I ate at -20% TDEE (1800ish for me). I ate whatever I wanted, as long as I hit my calorie goal. I did, however, stop drinking soda, avoided chips, and tried to pick healthy foods at fast food places (too much sodium and my weight plateaued). I switched to almond milk and cooked more (and better) at home.

I started off just walking five times a week. Then I started the c25k program (and ran in my first 5k last weekend!), took zumba classes (one a week for about 8 weeks), did three pilates classes, did the 30 day shred, one week of ripped in 30, basically just kept moving. Right now, I'm eating at maintenance and running two or three times a week.

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  • mrs_mab
    mrs_mab Posts: 1,024 Member
    You look amazing! Keep it up girl!
  • jolenelf
    jolenelf Posts: 27 Member
    Good Job! You look fabulous!
  • orapronobis
    orapronobis Posts: 460 Member
    Excellent!
  • alphabetsoup2013
    alphabetsoup2013 Posts: 208 Member
    Great work! You look terrific.
  • Mbillingslea
    Mbillingslea Posts: 7 Member
    You look great!
  • srey0701
    srey0701 Posts: 196 Member
    Amazing!! Way to go!
  • sherisse69
    sherisse69 Posts: 795 Member
    Wow! Amazing job! Thank you so much for sharing! You look fantastic :)
  • TotalTory
    TotalTory Posts: 59
    Such a great job - keep it up!
  • connie_messina
    connie_messina Posts: 495 Member
    wow good job!!!
  • MommaKit79
    MommaKit79 Posts: 852
    AWESOME Job!!!

    Yes, weights will definitely help tone you up. But, now, start to go for inches and not just weight. remember, you are putting on muscle which takes up less space then the same "weight" of fat so, it may look like, on the scale, that you aren't losing weight but, you will be totally changing your body!!!

    You are looking awesome1!!!
  • suzend
    suzend Posts: 155 Member
    Great work!!! You must feel so much better! Thank you for sharing your pics with us! :happy:
  • slimsdown
    slimsdown Posts: 122 Member
    wow! you look great well done you!!!
  • oldandhealthier
    oldandhealthier Posts: 449 Member
    great job you have earned the right to be proud of yourself:flowerforyou:
  • Caiis101
    Caiis101 Posts: 25
    Great job!! Thanks for posting.
  • taterbug29
    taterbug29 Posts: 35
    You look Amazing! Congrats on your success:)

    You said you want to lose more in your belly area..I know for myself the only thing that has ever helped shrink that area is Insanity and now Hop Hop Abs.

    Good luck with the rest of your journey! Determination and will power has gotten you this far and it will get you the rest of the way as well.
  • joied
    joied Posts: 68 Member
    you look fantastic. you're a wonderful example for all us to follow. thank you for sharing your photos - inspirational indeed!
  • JenX15
    JenX15 Posts: 103 Member
    You look amazing!!!!!! Your starting and goal are pretty much where I was and want to be :) Very motivational to see the changes.

    May I ask how tall you are?
  • Rebeccalmes
    Rebeccalmes Posts: 1 Member
    Awesome Job!!! I think you are an inspiration!!!
  • sabrinanewme2013
    sabrinanewme2013 Posts: 12
    All I can say is WOW!!! :smile:
  • grdaze
    grdaze Posts: 195 Member
    You look amazing!!!!!! Your starting and goal are pretty much where I was and want to be :) Very motivational to see the changes.

    May I ask how tall you are?

    I'm 5'8"!
  • grdaze
    grdaze Posts: 195 Member
    You look Amazing! Congrats on your success:)

    You said you want to lose more in your belly area..I know for myself the only thing that has ever helped shrink that area is Insanity and now Hop Hop Abs.

    Thanks for the rec!! And thanks for the compliment :flowerforyou:
  • ashleighj13
    ashleighj13 Posts: 6 Member
    You look amazing!! Well done!! :smile:
  • JustPeachy044
    JustPeachy044 Posts: 770 Member
    Nice work. Welcome to the world of "I hit my goal, now I am setting new goals." :) We are constantly doing that, but I think it's smart--set an achievable goal. work your butt off. reach said goal. start over.

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